Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Iberia Comprehensive Community • New Iberia, LA

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center (ICCHC) is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for its New Iberia, LA location. ICCHC provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive health care services, including medical care for individuals who are both insured and uninsured. The medical department offers a full array of services such as women's health exams, men's health exams, diabetes care, high blood pressure management, heart disease care, asthma treatment, chronic condition management, laboratory services, physical examinations, and referrals for specialty care. This position will handle critical administrative tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, reviewing patient messages, and prescription refills. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of state approved Medical Assistant school.
• Current license as a Medical Assistant in the State of Louisiana.
• Six months previous medical office experience required.
• Basic knowledge of nursing processes and principles, biology and chemistry.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Thorough knowledge of medical procedures and pharmacology drugs.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Renders safe nursing care to patients under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director.
• Performs venipunctures, urinalysis, CBG’s and assists in the lab as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, education, safety and related criteria for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.
• Takes vital signs, administers oral, IM, SC Meds per MD orders.
• Shares responsibilities for referrals and call-backs when appropriate.
• Supports timely and accurate assembly and analysis of Medical Records.
• Responds to requests from attorneys, physicians, and insurance companies for copies of the medical record.
• Responds to Community Care referrals, requests from emergency rooms, and other physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree